Chepstow Welsh Racing Festival drops chase races due to dry conditions

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Sept, 14:43 · Archive

Chepstow's Welsh Racing Festival will feature only hurdle races, with chase races removed.

Chepstow's Welsh Racing Festival, the traditional jumps season opener, will feature only hurdle races with no chase races, the BHA has announced. The change follows an extreme summer drought affecting the track's ground conditions.

How it is being reported

• Chepstow’s jumps opener to feature no chase races after dry summerSky Sports · 25 Sept, 13:00
• Chepstow’s Welsh Racing Festival will feature no races over fences due to lack of rainMirror Sport · 25 Sept, 11:50

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